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Thread: GP - lost referral means another 10 day wait. Complain?

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    GP - lost referral means another 10 day wait. Complain?

    OK - so I had an ultrasound on a number of lumps in my legs just after Christmas, the results of which were sent to my GP in late January.

    I hadn't heard anything from my GP and arranged an appointment with him last week. During the appointment, he said that I had been referred to the Sarcoma Unit at UHW - not exactly what I wanted to hear - for a second opinion. The referral had been sent in the first days of this month.

    As with all these things, leaving it to the doctors is not really recommended, and I have chased up the Sarcoma Unit in Cardiff and they have told me they have not received any referrals.

    Back to the GP who says he will send today - so that's another 10 day wait at least, again not ideal.

    Is this something that I need to complain about? It's not particularly a pleasant experience waiting to get confirmation on these lumps, and I was a bit freaked out last week when they mentioned the Sarcoma unit. Are there time limits for getting seen in these types of circumstances?

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    Re: GP - lost referral means another 10 day wait. Complain?

    Hope it turns out well for you.

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    Re: GP - lost referral means another 10 day wait. Complain?

    Dont need the extra stress of a complaint. Leave it be, go and have a cup of tea.

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    Re: GP - lost referral means another 10 day wait. Complain?

    In England yes ( in theory ). Not sure about Wales.

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    Re: GP - lost referral means another 10 day wait. Complain?

    Quote Originally Posted by Barry Dragon wrote on Mon, 15 February 2016 16:42
    Dont need the extra stress of a complaint. Leave it be, go and have a cup of tea.
    Actually that is good enough advice for me.

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    Re: GP - lost referral means another 10 day wait. Complain?

    Quote Originally Posted by jeepster wrote on Mon, 15 February 2016 16:39
    Hope it turns out well for you.

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    Re: GP - lost referral means another 10 day wait. Complain?

    Quote Originally Posted by Loya Jirga wrote on Mon, 15 February 2016 16:47
    Dont need the extra stress of a complaint. Leave it be, go and have a cup of tea.
    Quote Originally Posted by Barry Dragon wrote on Mon, 15 February 2016 16:42
    Actually that is good enough advice for me.
    Best of luck and fingers crossed it's all OK.

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    Re: GP - lost referral means another 10 day wait. Complain?

    Stay strong and stay positive LJ

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    Re: GP - lost referral means another 10 day wait. Complain?

    Pn a positive note maybe the doctor does not think its too much to worry about and thats why he has dragged his feet.Hope it turns out ok.

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    Re: GP - lost referral means another 10 day wait. Complain?

    Thanks all, I'm quite hopeful they are not too serious - just a bit impatient

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    Re: GP - lost referral means another 10 day wait. Complain?

    OK - so I've waited 2 weeks and still the hospital has not received a referral from my GP, and my GP is adamant that one has been sent. So, another 2 week wait - and not one person is seeing this as being urgent at all.


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